often capitalized
: an urban railway that operates chiefly on an elevated structure
also
: a train belonging to such a railway
The big stores. State Street. The el took you downtown in no time. —
Edna Ferber
Edna Ferber
elevation
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“El.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/el. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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